Staff Physician at multiple levels to provide outpatient and call services to Human Genetics patients.

To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients.  To contribute toward the advancement of clinical patient care and outcomes by following care guideline and treatment protocols for infant, children and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development.  May elect to participate in the training and education of residents, fellows and other learners.

The Genetics Laboratories in the Division of Human Genetics (DHG) are well-equipped, expanding CLIA and CAP certified clinical laboratories. The laboratories perform testing for inherited diseases and somatic alterations including well-established collaborative diagnostic programs for more than two hundred different disorders and conditions. DHG has an ABMGG accredited training program for Medical Genetics and Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (as of July 2017). DHG also has a master’s training program for genetic counselors administered jointly with The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/m/molecular-genetics/default.htm

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. U.S News & World Report ranked Cincinnati Children’s as one of the nation’s top ten pediatric hospitals in the 2024-2025 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. Among pediatric institutions,

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is the third-highest ranking recipient of research grants from the National Institutes of Health. We support discovery with 1.4 million square feet of lab space and core services such as, high-throughput DNA analysis, biomedical informatics, a pluripotent stem cell facility, and much more. Our scientists and physicians work collaboratively to conduct innovative laboratory and clinical research to improve care for children, to investigate the outcomes of treatments, to study health care systems and to train the next generation of investigators.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, as well as assistance in moving to one of America’s most livable cities. Cincinnati is a friendly, pleasant, affordable city with an excellent quality of life, including many musical and theatrical programs, professional sports, and nearby recreational opportunities.

Representative Responsibilities 

•    Patient Care - Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience.  Consistently contributes toward the advancement of clinical patient care and improved outcomes.  Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations.

 Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment.  May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.  If a subspecialist, works to establish a local or regional referral base.

•    Clinical Excellence - Participates in ongoing educational activities for continued enhancement of clinical expertise.

•    Effective Communication - Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged.  Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

•    Training and Education - Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, community physicians and/or staff.  Attends clinical rounds, medical lectures, grand rounds, and other conferences, as assigned.

Education/Experience 
Required:

Staff Physician 2
•    Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent   
•    Unrestricted licensed physician   
•    Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division   
•    2 years related experience   
Preferred:
•    Board certification in pediatrics 
•    Adv Cardiovascular Life Support 
•    CPR 
Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, and illness management.

Staff Physician 3
•    Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent.
•    Unrestricted licensed physician   
•    Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division   
5 years related experience at the Staff Physician Level 2 or equivalent external experience   

Preferred:
•    Board certification in pediatrics 
•    Adv Cardiovascular Life Support 
•    CPR 

Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-childcare, and illness management.

•    Development: Knowledge of growth and development
•    Family-centered care: Understands and support family-centered care
•    Clinical Knowledge – Specialty: Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

•    Path/Pharm: Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

•    Clinical Education:  Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education

•    Professional Knowledge/Ability: Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

•    Decisive Leadership:  Taking responsibility for guiding others' actions and providing direction to a group; stepping forward to take the lead in addressing complex issues and making tough judgment calls

•    Research Methods - Basic Working knowledge of research methods, including measurement, data collection, and validity issues

•    Communication: Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability